Green/Blue Fibre Swap *HOST ROSIE*

[Lily_My_Lovely]

**Please contact rosie (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/private.php?do=newpm&userid=824) to take part in this swap**

Green/Blue Fibre Swap

Host: rosie

Signup: Open
Status: Running
Number of Particpants: Max 30 (3x10)
Signup By: 26th December

Details
This swap is for anyone who'd like to get a collection of green/blue fibres. Each member should buy 4 different green or blue fibres/wool and cut into 3 metre lengths, therefore having 12mtrs in total, these should be bagged up so you will have 10 bags of 4 different fibres/wool which are 3 metres in length each. Green and blue fibre only, can be a slight mixture as long as predominant colour is either green or blue.

Send them to rosie with a SAE with enough postage for the return of your new fibres.

They'll be 3 groups of 10, if there's enough demand.

Completion By:
Send by 20th January 2006 in order for completion by 1st February 2006 (or as soon as each groups' are received)


**Please leave the first message below this for the host to post!**

[ellsese]

Can I join please??

[rosie]

Right here goes folks, please be patient with me though as this is my first swap as a host. I will PM you my details and keep this first post up to date with who's taking part.

Group 1
Rosie - RECEIVED :D - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED! :D
Ellsese- RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
CW18 - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
Tontodollydog - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
AliTS - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
CathK - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
DebU - RECEIVED - deliver at crop
Jqp - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
Bumpybecky - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
mum2a16yrold - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED

Group 2
jasmine - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
pip - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
suffolkscrapper - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
powerjen - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
Scrappy-Dappy-Dee - RECEIVED - deliver at crop
Nellis10 - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
lala28 - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
Flobble21 - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
Ladyscrap - RECEIVED - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED
Rosie - RECEIVED :D - NEW FIBRES DELIVERED :D

[rosie]

Thanks to Ellsese and cw18 for joining, I will send you both my details shortly.

[rosie]

Welcome Tontodollydog, I've added you to the list.

Anyone else out there interested?

[AliTS]

Please may I join this swap?

[rosie]

Welcome Ali, I've added you to the list.

[cathk]

Oooh just seen this one - can i join this pretty please? :)

[rosie]

Welcome Cath, I've added you to the list.

[cw18]

Mine went into the post box this morning :wub:

[rosie]

I admire your organisation!!! WELL DONE CHERYL.

[AliTS]

I just need to cut up one more style and mine can go too.

[pip]

I'd love to join please :D

[rosie]

Hi Pip, welcome, I'll add you to the list

[DebU]

Hi

Can I join please?

Thanks,
Deb

[rosie]

HI Deb, Your very welcome to join, I'll add you to the group

[ellsese]

Im off to the shops today...will buy some new fibres and get cutting:)

[rosie]

If you receive a pm from me, don't panic. We have loads of time to complete this swap, Its just so you have it ready. If you delete it or need further info just let me know.

[bumpybecky]

can I join too please? :)

[rosie]

Hi Becky

Welcome Becky and jqp, I've added you both to the list

[DebU]

Hi - cant wait to start shopping for my fibres!

[mum2a16yrold]

Could I join please. :) Will pm you my details.

[powerjen]

Hi. Can I join please ?

I am a bit confussed about the amount of fibre though. Sorry, my brain power has been used up Christmas shopping today.

Do I get 30m of each fibre and cut it into 10 lots of three metres ? Then make up 10 bags of one of each of the four fibres meaning there will be 12m all together in each bag ?

Sorry to turn the thread into a Maths puzzle :D

Jen

[cw18]

Jen -- you've got it spot on :wub:

[mum2a16yrold]

I am hoping that I am ok to join this one as I have ordered mine. :) They look lovely.

[ellsese]

all cut and parcelled up for posting:)

[rosie]

Welcome mum2a16yrold, jasmine, pip, suffolkscrapper, powerjen.

I will send pm's out shortly

[Pink Chocolate]

Have pm'd you also.

[DebU]

Hey scrappy!!!!! :-)

[DebU]

Purchasing mine tomorrow!

[powerjen]

Hi. Bought mine today at a old fashioned department store in a little town near here. I was really impressed by their range. Can't wait to get them out and have a proper look.

Jen

[Pink Chocolate]

Hi Deb

Where you going for yours? Give me a call tomorrow if you can. Ill be in all day!!

[rosie]

Just to butt in, I got mine for the pink/purple swap from Beatties in Telford, so I don't know if Beatties in Wolvo do a good range.

I'll take my nose away now, welcome scrappy doo dee!!

[Pink Chocolate]

Got mine for the pink and purple swap from the beeaties in Dudley but just wondered if Deb knoew of anywhere else with a selection other than there.

thanks Rosie you werent butting in just offering advice lol xx

[DebU]

Hi Scrappy - sorry have been sooo busy today - putting up decorations, big winter tidy up etc...

I am thinking of going to the rag market in Birmingham in you wanna join me next week???

[Pink Chocolate]

Id love to join you but as I have got alot on at the moment I will have to say that it is as long as I can fit it in. What day were you thinking of?

Im bust (so far) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday!! So far only free on monday and thursday!! Unless Ive forgotten anything.

[ellsese]

DH posted my fibres and had the parcel registered so it will need signing for. Ive had loads of problems with Christmas card orders going missing in the post, so he didnt want to risk the fibres going astray. Im convinced our Postie is a closet scrapper:)

[rosie]

Thats great Ellsese, will let you know when I get them, may have to collect from post office as I work full time, but I will keep you updated.

[rosie]

Ellsese - Have received today
AliTs - Have received yours as well, thanks for the ribbon that was really kind of you.

You have both sent some lovely fibres, this is going to be a great swap.

[powerjen]

Posted mine today. Nothing as sophisticated as registered I'm afraid. In fact I only just squeezed it into the post box!

Jen

[mum2a16yrold]

Mine have arrived, so hopefully I will get them cut up and posted tomorrow. :)

[bumpybecky]

Mine were posted today :)

[NELLIS10]

Hi Rosie, Do you still need people to join? I'm interested if you'll take me.

[rosie]

Nellis10, you are very welcome I will add you to the list now.

To remind people this swap is still available for sign up until 26 Dec. Fibres can be posted anytime up to the end of Jan so don't worry about time.....yet!

[NELLIS10]

Soopa!

I have a fav fibre I'd like to use (amongst others) it's blue/green/purple/turquise eyelash...would this be OK?

[rosie]

Sounds fabulous!

[NELLIS10]

Great, it's Wendy Shimmer Lagoon! And I totally love it! Just made a scarf for a friend's daughter out of it...love stroking it. Will couple it with another shimmer and maybe some cosmics.

[rosie]

Natalie - I bought my fibres today and looked for that one but didn't see it, so look forward to seeing it. Bought some GORGEOUS ones and so far different to everyone elses.

Two more received today.

Bumpybecky - your such a sweetie :D :D Many thanks!!

PowerJen - Thanks for the cards - believe it or not, I've never seen these before they're great.

[NELLIS10]

Would you believe it...they've sold out of Lagoon in my wool shop...looks like everyone's got the same idea as me!! :lol:

I've got my fibres now anywya...1 x funky fur...indigo magic, 1 x funky fur...bottle green, 1 x wendy shimmer...cool blue and finally 1 x whisper...fern

Hope you all like them...will be baggied this weekend Rosie.

Will PM you for address.

Thanks

[rosie]

everyone should now have my address.

If there is anyone else who'd like to take part there is plenty of time and spaces available. just post here or send me a pm.

[Tontodollydog]

I'm a bit annoyed as I ordered fibres for this swap when I joined on the 4th December with an online wool shop and I haven't heard a peep from them since and no wool has arrived. I have e-mailed a couple of times but still nothing. Anyway today I thought I better go to a local craft shop to get some for a back up just incase. Fatal error as I spent £50 on stuff I really 'needed' but they didn't really have obvious blue or green two of them are kind of mixtures. So if my online order doesn't come through soon then I hope everyone will forgive me if they are disappointed with my back up fibres. Thanks.

Amanda

[lala28]

with all this talk of gorgeous fibres you've made me want to join , very naughty!!!!!
i have a few already but will need to rake or go a spending already got

pale blue eyelash with silver through it
a gorgeous darker blue eyelash

hope i can join

[jasmine]

Hi,
mine have been posted today.

[rosie]

Amanda, You have plenty of time as this is not due to finish until the end of January. It will finish earlier if I have received them all but don't worry!! I'm sure the backup fibres are scrummy anyway....and think of all the lovely goodies you bought for £50!!

Diane, I will let you know when I've received them

lala28 - Hello and welcome, I will add you to group 2.

[rosie]

Jasmine - Hi Diane I have receive your fibres today and gorgeous they are too. Many many thanks for my goody bag, lovely thought.

[mum2a16yrold]

Rosie, mine are all cut, bagged and ready to post, so I will do my best to get them posted this week, otherwise I will leave it til the new year. :)

[rosie]

Ok Ann, will let you know when they arrive but I won't expect them just yet

[mum2a16yrold]

Rosie, I will post after Christmas, as I have just found myself out of large envelopes. I have too many things on at the moment to remember to buy envelopes. :rolleyes:

[NELLIS10]

Rosie, I've posted mine to you first class recorded delivery. It will probably not get to you until after Christmas as yesterday was the last day for guaranteed before Christmas delivery...so just keep a wee eye out for it.

Thanks!

[pip]

Morning all
I've just posted mine off :) I don't expect they'll arrrive until after Christmas but as they were all bagged up and ready I thought I'd better send them off in case I forgot how efficient I'd been in geting them packed :P

[rosie]

Nellis10 and pip - thanks for being so organised. I will let you know once received.

Everyone - HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS!!!

[pip]

Organised? Me? I'll get chucked out of my team :lol: :lol:
Have a great Christmas :D

[flobble21]

Are you willing to take on a newbie? If so I would be interested in taking part if you have places left.

Merry Xmas

[LadyScrap]

If there are any spaces left I would like to join in please.

Cheers

[rosie]

Flobble21 and Ladyscrap - Hi to Emma and Geraldine, Welcome and thanks for taking part.

[rosie]

Nellis10 - Received yours yesterday, many thanks

pip - Received yours this morning, many thanks

Three Cheers for Royal Mail doing their job....hip hip ....hoorah.......

[cathk]

Hi, hope everyone is having a good christmas! I posted my fibres out today - hope they arrive soon :)

[rosie]

Cath, Received today, many many thanks for my goody bag, you've spoilt me :D

I sorted my fibres out for both groups today, had fibre everyone and that was just mine, I dread to think what it will be like once I've sorted them all and I get all my scrummy new fibres....great fun!!

[DebU]

Hi

I will be sorting mine out today and posting tomorrow.

Deb
x

[rosie]

Deb, if your going to Lisa's crop on the 14th you can give me them then if you wish? save a bit on postage.

If not, if I've received everyone I could try (can't promise) and get them sorted so you can have them on the 14th.

Let me know what you would like to do

thanks
Rose

[DebU]

Rose - I will be going... its up to you. I can post or give them to you in person. You tell me which you would prefer.

x

[Pink Chocolate]

Just bought mine today so csan bring mine on the 14th too if thats ok??

[DebU]

Scrappy... tried to call you twice but could not get a reply???!!!

[rosie]

Debs and scrappy - yeah, bring them to the crop it will save you postage...your decision then, is ...do you want your fibres posting back or do you want to collect at the next crop???

I don't mind what you want to do.

[Pink Chocolate]

Debs, the phone rang and I answered it and was talking back to you but it appeared you could not hear me as I was shouting at the top of my voice. Everytime you said "can you hear me" I shouted "YES" lol.

Was rather upset again last night though, took my chinchilla to the vets and found out that the reason he was snuffling was not because of a cold, but more to do with the fact he had a tumour growing in the back of his throat. Had to have him put to sleep, broke my heart just keep sitting here looking at my empty cage.

[cw18]

Awww! Scrappy (((hugs))) I'm sure you did the kindest and most responsible thing :wub:

I hate seeing animals suffer just because their owners either won't take them to the vets or can't bear to part with them :angry: It makes me fume when they say a trip to the vet costs too much (why get an animal then), or that we can't assist people to pass over quickly, so why should we do it for animals!

[DebU]

Rosie.... i will bring stamps so you can post mine out to me ......thanks x

[suffolkscrapper]

Just to let you know that I posted my fibres today :)

[LadyScrap]

I posted my fibres late yesterday, but may not of caught the last post. Also return stamps are loose in the package as was too tight to take return bag out.

[Tontodollydog]

Hi just bagged all my fibres - will post them tomorrow.

Love Amanda

[rosie]

all these lovely fibres coming my way. :D

There was a package to be delivered today but the postie left a card so I have to collect it, as soon as I have it I will confirm receipt....they must be yours though Geraldine.

[LadyScrap]

Crikey the bag's not that big. Don't expect a huge great parcel, I would of thought it would of gone through any letter box. Sorry :unsure:

[rosie]

Geraldine, don't worry about it...its our postman, he's a right funny fella....if its not a letter you have to go and collect it. Which is a right pain as I work full time.

[cw18]

Our postie used to try and cram anything and everything through our letterbox -- but when you make cards and have deliveries of cardstock in jiffy bags and decoupage sheets in board backed envelopes, this isn't a good thing.

Then I had a week off work at the start of November, and noticed the post was coming really late -- but towards the end of the week caught a female postie doing the round. She said she'd just taken over the round, and was doing it in the reverse order. So I mentioned the fact I didn't want items putting through if they were a tight fit -- told her what was in them -- so she offered to knock. Told her not to if she was doing the round the 'reverse' way on a regular basis, as hubby works nights and wouldn't be happy at being got up. She offered to find somewhere 'safe' to leave them, but I said I'd rather go and collect... especially as our sorting office is less than a 5 min walk from home.

Anyway, the post now comes earlier (think she must have been told she can't change the order), and even when I'm off we get cards pushed through as she doesn't even bring the big items out with her. But this means that as soon as the card arrives the item can be collected -- either if I'm off work, or by hubby when he gets up around lunch as he can just make it there before they close. If she brought them with her we can't collect until the next day due to the delay you have to leave to allow them to get back.

Think we're getting spoilt now, and we'll really miss her when she takes her holidays or moves off our round :blink:

[rosie]

Cherry (Suffolkscrapper), I have received yours today, thanks.

Geraldine, (Ladyscrap), I haven't been to the PO yet to collect yours (if it is yours) but I will hopefullly go tomorrow.

[suffolkscrapper]

[QUOTE=rosie]Cherry (Suffolkscrapper), I have received yours today, thanks.
QUOTE]


Thanks for letting me know :)

[Tontodollydog]

Poste mine today Rosie. Went first class so hopefully won't be too long in reaching you.

Amanda Benacci

[rosie]

Geraldine, fetched parcel today and it is yours....many thanks for my goodies they're great!!!! :D :D :D

Amanda - I'll mug the postie tomorrow in case he has it, wouldn't mind cos he's quite nice actually :D :D :D

[LadyScrap]

Great news Rosie. I am so pleased you have them now.

[rosie]

Amanda - postie (think its a different one) left parcel on my front step this morning, I just can't win with my post...many many thanks for my extra bag of fibres, I appreciate it!

[mum2a16yrold]

Sorry Rosie I have been really poorly and not managed to get to the PO, they will hopefully be in the post tomorrow though. :)

[rosie]

No problem Ann, I hope your feeling better. You have got to the end of the month so don't rush out until your recovered.

[rosie]

Scrappy-Dappy-Dee and DebU don't forget to bring your fibres to the crop on Saturday.

Hope everyone is well.

[mum2a16yrold]

They have just gone in the post, so you won't receive then tomorrow as I missed the last post.

[flobble21]

Rosie

My fibres will go into the post on Monday. I managed to find some OUTRAGEOUSLY hairy fibre, so everything is wound onto card bobbins in the bag. There are advantages to living in Bradford - wool capital of the north :D

[rosie]

Ok Emma will look forward to them

Ann - I received your fibres yesterday, sorry for the late posting but I've been at a crop all day and didn't get on the computer last night. Thanks Ann

[rosie]

Just a little reminder that the deadline for sending me your fibres is this Friday.

[rosie]

emma - I received your fibres the other day thanks, sorry for the delay but I've been on a course the last few days.

[lala28]

Hi

Mine went yesterday, so should be with you any time now

[rosie]

Lynne - Hopefully tomorrow, and then I'll sort them all out

Jacqui - (jqp) Many apologies for not updating earlier, I have received your fibres safe and sound.

I will try and sort them as soon as possible, ladies. Will keep you up to date.

[rosie]

Phew, all sorted!!

Now, I'm hoping hubby might be going to the PO tomorrow so he may post them, but in anycase I'm hoping that you will all receive them by the end of the week. Will post on here once they have definitely all been sent.

[rosie]

Confirmation, they have all been sent out today so hopefully you'll all receive them soon.

Please let me know when received

[DebU]

Rosie... are you bringing mine and Scrappys to the next crop?

[cw18]

Ooooooooo..... can't wait now :lol:

Thanks for letting us know :wub:

[rosie]

Yes Deb, Have them packed in the case ready!

[NELLIS10]

Can't wait to get these Rosie..thanks! :D

[mum2a16yrold]

Ooh, Rosie, I am really getting excited now, I can't wait to see them all. :) Postie stalking time. :ph34r:

[ellsese]

I have had a horrid 24 hours and have just battled my way throught the traffic to go get some storage units from Lidls....got there and there was a massive queue for the three units they had....manager ran a draw ticket system which I thought was really unfair for the poor lass who had been first in the queue...I was a lucky old soul who won one....but gave my ticket to her cus I felt the drwn system was wrong....came home feeling a bit disheartened and found my parcel of fibres sat waiting for me....they are lush and have made me oh so happy....didnt need the storage anyway :)


Fibres are fabby....a massive thank you swappers and a huge thanks to Rosie for organising the swap. :):):)

[mum2a16yrold]

I didn't bother going for the storage boxes, full of cold and couldn't face it with 2 babies. That was really decent of you though to give her your ticket, it does seem a rather unfair way to do it. ;)

Good job you had a nice parcel of fibres waiting to cheer you up. :)

[AliTS]

Thanks Rosie and everyone for my lovely fibres which arrived this morning - can't wait to get them sorted!

[suffolkscrapper]

Received my lovely fibres this morning :D they are all fab thanks everyone and thanks rosie for a great swap :D

[powerjen]

I got mine today too. They are are FAB. Cant wait to sue them.

[DebU]

Yes Deb, Have them packed in the case ready!

Wow Rosie... thats what I call being organised... and there is still over a week to go!! Thanks x x x

[pip]

Fibres received today - they are lovely. Thank you everyone and to Rosie for all her hard work :D

[cw18]

mine were waiting when I got home tonight.

Thanks to everyone for the lovely fibres, and to Rosie for organising :wub:

[cathk]

Got mine tonight - fab selection so thanks to everyone and to Rosie for hosting :)

[mum2a16yrold]

Mine were on the doorstep when I went out this afternoon. :) They are all lovely. Thank you everyone for the lovely fibres and thanks Rosie for being an excellent host. :)

[jqp]

Just got my fantastic envelope full of yummy, scrummy fibres...where do you all find such lovely ones??? They are all beautiful...I spent the evening sorting and stroking!

[jqp]

Somehow I deleted my last sentence which was to Rosie saying.... what a marvellous job you have done hosting this swap. Thank you.

[rosie]

******TO EVERYONE IN GROUP 2 ONLY********

You may of noticed that one of the sets of fibres you received was only 1mtr lengths, this was just a misunderstanding and was not done intentionally. The lady has offered to cut everyone some more but I feel that this is alot to ask for her to have the postage costs to everyone in the group, therefore I suggest the following:- If you are unhappy about the shortage and feel that you would like some more of these fibres can you please contact ME by pm and I will get something sorted.
If you have any problems with this then please let me know.

thanks
Rose

[NELLIS10]

Rosie...with the amount of gorgeous fibres I received yesterday...getting another length would just be too much....spent a fantastic 1hr yesterday unravelling one that got a bit knotted...didn't realise how therapeutic it was... :lol:

Guys the fibres were totally fab...thanks Rosie for doing this swap...now for a pink/red one?... ;)

:wub:

[rosie]

Natalie are you going to organise it?? Or a red/yellow one (there was previously a pink/purple one)

I'll put my name down :D

[NELLIS10]

I may just do that.... :lol:

Me the swap Queen....I nearly typed swamp queen! :lol:

[rosie]

Me the swap Queen....I nearly typed swamp queen! :lol:

:D :D :D :D

Let me know if you do I'm definitely interested!

[NELLIS10]

Will do! I'll get something off to Lily this week! :)

[flobble21]

Rosie, my fibres arrived yesterday. Thanks everyone they're brilliant. Someone mentioned a red/yellow or red / pink swap - I'd be interested.

[NELLIS10]

I've asked for a red/yellow fibre swap so keep a look out for the official post! :D

[jasmine]

Thanks Rosie and to everyone who took part.. I got mine yesterday, although one of the dogs opened them before I got home, she obviously appreciates lovely stuff because they were all undamaged. They are all beautiful!!

[Tontodollydog]

Hi Anne received my fibres today - thanks to all of you they are so beautiful.

Take care

Love Amanda

[rosie]

Can the following please confrim if they have received their fibres yet
Bumpybecky
lala28
Ladyscrap

Also, in reply to my posting for group 2, if there is anyone else who needs to contact me for more fibres please do so asap so we can finalise this swap.
thanks
Rose

[cw18]

Rosie -- have you nominated someone to rate you for hosting this swap yet?

[rosie]

No not yet, any volunteers?? (the cheque will be in the post :D)

[rosie]

Many thanks to Ann (mumtoa16yrold) for my traders rating. I will be rating everyone soon.

[lala28]

Hi

Mine came this moring , thanks to all , they are gorgeous, thanks to Rosie for organising this swap.

Rosie, theres a goody bag on its way to you, i forgot to put it in the 2nd package

[rosie]

Oh Lynne thanks thats kind of you. That 1st package has never turned up, didn't you say that you'd sent that one recorded?? Could it be chased?

Thanks
Rose

[lala28]

hi

no it was just proof of posting, never mind

[rosie]

I have provided feedback for everyone, if anyone has any problems please let me know.

[Pink Chocolate]

I think there were some crossed wires somewhere along the line and I am unsure now if it was me or Deb who was providing the sae for the return of our blue green fibres from this swap. Can you let me know the situation and I will arrange to send one myself if we havent sorted this yet as I really cant remember now.

Thanks